陈
chén
Description
“陈”是一个很常见的中国姓，很多人都姓陈。
"陈" is a very common Chinese surname; many people have the surname 陈.
它也可以表示东西放了很久，像“陈醋”“陈旧”。
It can also mean something has been kept for a long time, like in "陈醋" (aged vinegar) or "陈旧" (old-fashioned).
Meanings
陈chén
a common Chinese surname
他姓陈，叫陈明。
His surname is Chen, and his name is Chen Ming.
陈chén
old; aged; stale; having been kept a long time
这瓶陈醋味道很好。
This bottle of aged vinegar tastes very good.
陈chén
to state; to lay out; to display
他向老师陈述了原因。
He explained the reasons to the teacher.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as an adjective, 陈 often implies something old or outdated, sometimes negatively (陈旧).
- Etymology
originally meant to arrange/display; sense of 'aged' developed from long-stored items.
In videos
“可以吧？小陈敢吗？（方言）”
“陈总好”
“先生站在山里的陈中心即将崩溃”
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